Why Won’t Your Senior Change Clothes?
Have you noticed or suspected that your senior is wearing the same clothes over and over? You might not be imagining that. It’s common for seniors to choose one or two outfits that they don’t want to get out of at all. She Doesn’t Realize She Hasn’t Changed Clothes Recently If your elderly […]
What Is Brain Health?
Your senior may want to keep her brain as healthy as possible, but what is brain health? There’s actually more to it than you or your elderly family member might realize. It’s important to focus on more than just one type of skill that the brain handles so that you can get a bigger picture […]
4 Benefits of Using an Agency to Hire Elderly Care
Making the decision to hire elderly care in the first place can sometimes be confusing and difficult, so when you decide it’s time to get your older family member some help, the process of hiring someone shouldn’t be so difficult. The best way to simplify hiring an elderly care provider is by using an elderly […]
Study Says Gallbladder Surgery May Be Needed Sooner
A gallbladder attack, or gallstone attack, can be quite painful. The gallbladder is a small sack that is located in the upper abdomen on the right side, below the liver. It stores bile produced by the liver. Bile is used in breaking down fats and absorbing certain vitamins. Sometimes, hard stones develop in the gallbladder. […]
How to Make Your Senior’s Home More Ergonomic
Most people think about ergonomics when it comes to working at a computer, but it’s more than that. Ergonomics in terms of caring for your elderly family member involves making sure she’s able to accomplish tasks both safely and comfortably. Ergonomic Seating Is Important to Examine The most common way that most people become […]
The Home Care Matters’ Story ❤❤ #DEEStrong
❤Home Care Matters was started for a reason, and that reason is Dee. (Valerie Darling’s Mom). #DeeStrong! Here’s a little video of family, memories, and the reason Home Care Matters serves seniors today. ❤ If you or an aging loved-one needs care, please talk to us. We’ve been where you are today. We can help. 678-828-2195
What Does Exercise Really Do for Your Senior?
Your senior should always talk to her doctor about exercise before she starts, but once she gets the go-ahead, she should know that there are plenty of benefits to moving even a little more. She Could Reduce Her Fall Risk Regular exercise strengthens muscles, especially core muscles, and improves balance and flexibility. All […]
How Can You Help Your Senior to Be More Prepared During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is so contagious that your senior needs to be prepared to self-quarantine for at least a few weeks. That means that you and she both need to have a plan of action. Figure out Who You Can Lean on Right Now If you didn’t already have a team […]
40 Percent of Americans are Obese – Is It Too Late for Your Parent to Lose Weight?
A report recently released by the United States government indicates that 40 percent of people in this country are obese. 10 percent of them are severely obese. Sadly, those numbers are going up quickly. Between 1999 and 2018, the rate of obesity went up by 12 percent and the number of severely obese people doubled. […]
Fun things Home Care Can Do with Seniors During the Pandemic
Having to stay at home and remain distant from friends and families due to the COVID-19 pandemic can be boring for older adults. They may not be able to do their normal activities that occur outside the home, such as meeting friends for coffee or going to club meetings. However, that doesn’t mean they have […]